January 2023

DR. DAVID DARNELL

Boxing Championship,” Dr. Darnell recalled, “we were all drunk and got into a very bad accident. I luckily did not have any bad injuries, although some of the other boys did, but I had a voice telling me this was not the way. My dad was a church planter, so I felt it was a call to be a preacher boy and decided to study religion at Abilene Christian and then Florida Christian and eventually got a degree in religious studies.”

er, while preaching in Plano, Texas, he supported a Spanish language church and service at the same church home he was at, and eventually ended up preaching church services in Spanish himself in Coral Gables, Florida.

Did you know that Enid is the adopted home of one of the country’s best Hebrew and Greek scholars? Meet Dr. David Darnell. Born in Clovis, NM in 1931, the 91-year-old retired professor, preacher, professional scholar, and writer says he is working harder and is more productive than he has ever been.

Dr. Darnell’s father was a very successful builder in Texas, until he lost everything in the Great Depression and moved to New Mexico. From there, he started several other successful businesses including oil distribution, a service station and sold wood and coal. It was expected that Dr. Darnell would take over for his father, but God had other plans. “I was with a group of other boys driving home after winning the State

Education became a lifetime calling for Dr. Darnell, both as a teacher and a student. He went to Brite Theological Seminary at TCU where he earned a Masters of Divinity, then to Duke where he earned his doctorate in Biblical studies with an emphasis on Hebrew and Greek. “Languages always came easy to me,” Dr. Darnell said, “I learned Spanish as a kid in New Mexico and have kept on learning!” Dr. Darnell has taught all over the United States, and often preached at the same time. He has a real heart for small churches and due to his time growing up in a multicultural church in the 1940’s, has been at the forefront of the civil rights movement, and has championed multicultural and multiracial churches for more than 70 years. While he was in North Carolina, he had a battle with the Ku Klux Klan about a desegregated church, and even had a public debate with a Klan member with each quoting scripture. Lat-

Along the way, Dr. Darnell became friends with Jimmy Carter, while he was still a farmer, was on the forefront of the debate in the Church of Christ regarding musical instruments during service (which caused his parents not to speak to him for a time), and helped translate a small part of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Retired pastor Wade Burelson said, “Dr. Darnell is one of the finest Hebrew scholars in the United States. He is a friend to many, including the British, German, and Israeli Dead Sea Scroll scholars and Enid is blessed to have Dr. Darnell, and his lovely wife as residents.”

Dr. Darnell was married to Sarah for 64 years before her passing, and they have 4 kids, 8 grandkids and numerous great-grandchildren. He has been married to Enid native Edith for five years, who he was delighted to meet after Sarah’s passing. You can find him studying, writing and teaching private language lessons in his home office, and often Edith will do a puzzle next to him while he works. Dr. Darnell is a true “Local Legend.”

This month’s cover story is about live music in Enid. It was a really fun article to write and talk to people about

with the different venues in Enid and some of our up-and-coming new artists. What really struck me, though, was the cyclical nature of live music in our town. Almost everyone with experience talked about it, and while it seems we are in a boom period, with several venues and lots of local bands and artists, it doesn’t take much for it to bust. Prices start going up and at least one venue is scaling back how many live shows they offer. So this is an encouragement to go check places out when they have live music. Try out a new venue or a new band, and as always support local businesses whenever you can. Happy New Year!

ROBER T FAULK

Robert Faulk Editor

Enid Monthly

ENTERTAINING

Enid

BY ROBERT FAULK & MISTY MCBLAIR

LIVE, LEGENDARY, LOCAL MUSIC

Once again, the holidays are over and now people are wondering, what is there to do here in Enid for entertainment? It’s too cold to go to the park unless it’s one of those uncommonly warm January days that can’t be counted on. One can only go out to eat so much. So, what else is there to do? Here’s the answer: Live music! There are several venues in Enid that feature live mu- sic on a regular basis, and they feature all genres. From rock to blues to country, you can find it all right here in Enid, Oklahoma.

THE VENUES

Enid has become quite the destination for live music, and a large number of bars, clubs and venues have live music regularly. You can always check out our event calendar in the print magazine and online at enidmonthly.com for the most up to date information. Here are a few of the more popular places to hear live music:

The Spot (417 N. Grand) usually has bands two nights a week, from September through June. They welcome all genres of music, especially bands from Enid and surrounding areas. “Enid has a thriving and growing live music scene, and with a little bit of cooperation between venues, it could really explode. Since we started bringing in live music about five years ago, it has really gotten better around town, and we really enjoy giving a choice for people to enjoy music,” says owner, Tim McGugin. The Spot lists all upcoming shows on its Facebook page. It is a hopping place on the weekends, and they would love to see new faces.

Shooters Lounge (1416 N. Grand) hosts one to two live events at their venue each month. They welcome diverse types of music and when they are packed you will be able to tell due to the large front parking area. According to owner Morgan Meyers, “We started doing live music again last year because I love the atmosphere and the people it brings in. We like to showcase local bands from here in Enid and surrounding areas. I want people to feel at home when they come in and I want them to have a great time and meet great people.”

You can also find a live band about once a week at The Alibi Bar (224 W. Broadway). It’s a mix of genres and another place for the discovery of new bands and live talent. Owner Jenny Beliele loves live music and wants everyone to be able to check out their favorite bands without worrying about cost. “We never charge a cover because we want people to enjoy live music, especially bands they might now see otherwise. We had The Damn Quails in, which as a small venue, we knew would lose money, but there is nothing like a great band and great fun for our customers. We book a wide range of genres, from 80’s, to blue grass, to red dirt to rock and roll and everything in

small, here and elsewhere. And while some have been on the road for decades, we are home to some great up-and-coming artists too.

Wyatt Wilson (pictured below) began performing when he was just 9 years old as the frontman and guitar player of the local classic rock band, High Voltage. Joining him the in the band were local youngsters Koy Thomas on bass guitar and Karak Thompson on drums. Although none had reached teenage years, they played all around town including their first gig at The Cue Spot, long known around town as a great place for live music (and pool). Although he first picked up a guitar with his grandad, David McCoy, who was also a well-known

between,” Jenny says. You can check out their schedule on “The Alibi” Facebook page.

Not to be forgotten are our local downtown breweries like Enid Brewing Co. and Settlers Brewing Co. who offer up some tunes with their locally brewed beer. The Elk’s Lodge, The Barn and CW Scooters (among others) are also places you can regularly catch a live show.

THE ARTISTS

PHOTO BY TYLER PACE

PHOTO BY CARIANNE MANLEY

local band member, he credits a lot of lessons with Riley Jantzen and later Billy Beck for helping him progress, ultimately to what he loves, the pedal steel guitar. “I was listening to Jason Boland and the Stragglers and heard a sound I liked, and I figured out it was a steel guitar,” Wilson said, “so I really looked up to Roger Ray and wanted to learn how to play. I am a lot self-taught, but Billy really helped me learn some differences in 6 string and steel.” Those lessons, along with his own hard work, have led to a potential full-time gig as a steel guitar play er for Josh Ward, who is taking off in the Texas Country scene. As of this interview, Wilson is flying to Las Vegas to join Josh Ward’s band for a tryout and show at the Westgate Casino. Even if things don’t go as planned, Wilson has a full-time gig with the Lane Haas Band, and still loves playing in Enid. “I really like playing around Enid because it’s a very welcoming music community. There’s not a lot of competition between bands, and we all help each other out. Everyone is so kind and supportive, and I don’t know many other places like it,” he says. As for his favorite places to play, Wilson said he loves the Spot because they always have a good sound guy, and CW Scooters when it is full and rowdy.

Another local up-and-coming artist is Eric Layton (pictured right). Eric also started performing as a pre-teen and remembers his first performance playing “Stairway to Heaven” on electric guitar at his 5th Grade graduation. At 12 years old, he joined his first band, Hidden Agenda, with the much older Rob Johnson, Daylon Caruthers and Chris Kaiser. “At first they asked me to fill in some for gigs when their guitar player couldn’t make it,

but eventually I joined fulltime,” Eric says, “I really look up to those guys and they gave me a chance to play with some really good musicians at a young age.” As with Wyatt, Eric remembers his first show with the band being at the Cue Spot.

From Hidden Agenda, Eric has played with rock cover band Beautiful Disaster, easy listening band the ArtFarmers, and is currently with Jase Holtom (original red dirt country) and the Life Church Worship team.

Layton’s favorite local venue to play is CW Scooters. “Scooters is big and rowdy, and I feed off the crowd energy. It’s really fun,” he says, and the most people he has played in front of was last year’s tree lighting at “The One.” “The tree lighting was a huge crowd both this year and last. There were thousands of people there. It was a good time. I really like to play worship music, and really all types of music.”

Whether it be a worship service or a rowdy dive bar, Layton will be wailing out on his guitar. Ultimately, he dreams of “making it” which for him is being able to make a living as a studio or touring musician, and if we were betting, we’d have our money on it happening.

THE AUDIENCE

Anywhere you go in town, you are likely to see some of the same faces that really love live music. One of those regulars, Tammy Wilson (Mother of Wyatt Wilson), has been going to see live music in Enid for more than 30 years. “My dad (David McCoy) played in local bands, like Stephanie and the Driving Daddies, so almost as long as I can remember, if I could get in, I’d go watch him perform. I have always had a love for live music and really enjoy the atmosphere when a live band is playing,” Tammy says. “I like the crowd engagement from the bands, and

really appreciate smaller venues because of the different experience you can have. That’s not to say I don’t appreciate big arena concerts, but the intimacy a small venue has to offer is really cool. I also really like that in a town like Enid, you get to know the people and the local performers and see a lot of the same people all over town at different places. It’s like our own little community and you will see someone you know at almost any local live show.”

Tammy has been pretty much everywhere and has an interesting take on the history of Enid live music; “Live music in Enid ebbs and flows. There will be periods of time where there is a lot of live music and then it seems to die down a bit. Then people start getting back into shows and there will be lots of performances again. Right now, we are in a good period, it seems. I really like watching shows at the Spot because Tim brings in a lot of really interesting bands from outside Enid, and it’s really diverse. And the sound is really good there. I’ve also been impressed with the Alibi, although it’s a small venue, Jenny does a good job having people play consistently. And Settlers (Brewing Co.) is great because its non- smoking.

The thing that Tammy likes most about the local scene is the support from not only the town, but the musicians. “The musi cians here really help each other out. I just think it is really cool how much support they give to each other, whether it is helping them learn, coming to the shows or whatever, they really pay it forward. Some of the younger artists you are interviewing have been performing since they were pretty little. These older peo ple really have helped them every step of the way.”

Anywhere there is live music, you are likely to see a trademark top hat and a big smile belonging to local live music aficio nado Dallas Morris (pictured right). Morris has been enjoying live music in Enid since 1964. His grandfather and mother were rag time piano players, and he performed as a folksinger in the 60s. “Live music watching has been my full-time job since I retired from Halliburton in 1991,” Morris said, “I’ve seen hundreds or thousands of local shows. I really like the skill of the different musicians around here. I will watch almost anything, besides rap, and as long as they are good, it doesn’t matter what genre it is.”

One of Morris’ favorite shows from the past was seeing Mel McDaniel (Baby’s Got Her Blue Jeans On) at the old Bamboo Club and he really misses the Cue Spot. “The Cue Spot leaving left a big hole. It was a great atmosphere, had someone playing almost every Tuesday night and the audience was knowledgeable and loved good music,” he remembers.

Morris echoes Wilson’s thoughts about the up-and-down nature of live music in the community, “There are times when its really good and times when it isn’t. Covid really hurt a lot of venues and musicians as they need crowds, but it seems like it has really come back pretty good right now. There are a lot of good places to see live music. I really enjoy the Alibi, the Spot and the Barn and Van Damage, Beautiful Disaster and the Lane Haas Band are some of my local favorites to go see,”

There you go. Great food, friendly faces, great atmosphere, and a great time with friends and acquaintances, not to mention great drinks. Head out to one of these local venues this month and start your new year out with a bang and maybe a few new friends and great memories. Support your local businesses and artists!

Children's Book Review

Reviewed by Chloe Fuksa, Putnam Six Bookstore

Over and Under the Snow

Author: Kate Messner

Over and Under the Snow is a children’s picture book written by Kate Messner and illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal. It was released back in 2011 and kicked off the Over and Under series, which has since come to include Over and Under the Pond, Garden, Rainforest, Canyon, and most recently, Waves. Each one is beautiful and looks at the different plants and animals that live in that space.

In Over and Under the Snow, a child and parent glide through the snowy woods on their skis and learn about the lives of animals in winter. There’s the red squirrel diving under the snow for a hidden acorn and the great horned owl up in the tree branches keeping watch. There’s the deer and the deer mice, the vole and the fox,

the beavers and the bear. As the child and parent make their way home, to a crackling fire and gooey marshmallows, the book shows all the different animals as they eat and sleep and hibernate. And at the end, what does the child do? Snuggle deep under the bed covers, just like the animals under the snow.

The illustrations in this book are wonderful – the colors tend to be soft and muted, often in the blue and black color families, in contrast to the white snow. Plus, the author is a teacher so the book adds a special element at the end. There are little snippets with facts about each of the animals mentioned, as well as resources for further reading. Kiddos might not be able to cross-country ski in Enid like the characters, but they can still learn about all of the interesting animals that are over and under them the next time it snows!

Visit us in Sunset Plaza or call 580-297-5089 to get your copy of Over and Under the Snow today!

Powder Days: Ski Bums, Ski Towns, and the Future of Chasing Snow

Author: Heather Hansman

Powder Days is the second book from author Heather Hansman, following her debut Downriver, covering the water crisis in the American West. Powder Days isn’t an action-packed, adrenaline-rush of a ski book to inspire your next daredevil backcountry chute. Instead, it’s a deeper, fascinating look at the many different facets of the ski industry – while yes, still including many great skiing scenes throughout.

At its core, the book is a memoir, but Hansman uses those personal experiences as jumping off points for exploring a range of topics. She talks about the history of skiing, how the number of skiers boomed after World War II but has been flat since the mid-1970s. She talks about psychology and what makes the brains of thrill-seeking ski bums tick. She talks about the science of snow and how the changing climate will affect future ski seasons. She delves into the income inequality of ski towns, the housing crisis facing mountain staff, the consolidation of resorts, and so much more.

It certainly helps to have some understanding of skiing prior to reading this. The author often uses ski lingo and certainly doesn’t slow down for definitions or explanations. The writing style also takes a little bit to get used to. The goal might have been beautiful, lyrical prose, but it can come across as clunky and abrupt. It is a well-researched book though. Hansman drew from her own life, but also crossed the country – from New England to Big Sky to Jackson Hole to Aspen to Santa Fe - while talking with all sorts of people – from the ski patrol to the bartenders to the resort managers to the researchers. Overall, it really is a striking look at skiing – the past, present, and future – while still being a fun, entertaining read.

Visit us in Sunset Plaza or call 580-297-5089 to get your copy of Powder Days today!

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Wellness News from The Basics on Physical Therapy

Physical therapy (PT) is an allied health profession. Physical therapists (PTs) play a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic injuries, including sports related injuries. Troy Wilczek PT, DPT and Kayla Lovell PT, DPT, ATC, physical therapists at St. Mary’s Center for Rehabilitation (CFR), answer some common questions about their profession below.

all ages. PTs aim to improve your quality of life by reducing pain and returning you to the activities you love, while also preventing further injury.

Q. Why physical therapy?

Physical therapy has several benefits. It can be utilized for pain management and reduced usage of pain medication, and recovery from a sports-related injury and other orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions. PT can help improve balance for fall prevention and may help delay/avoid the need for surgery. However, if your condition does require surgery, PT also plays a crucial role in helping you recover from that procedure.

Q. What should I expect when I attend physical therapy?

Your initial visit will consist of a detailed physical examination to assess your range of motion, flexibility, strength, balance and movement patterns to determine the root of your pain. This exam will help develop an individualized treatment plan.

At subsequent visits, your therapist will guide you through exercises and treatments targeted to address your individual deficits and concerns. These tasks are consistently progressed as your condition improves, with the end goal of returning you to the activities you love.

Q. What do physical therapists do?

To practice as a physical therapist, one must complete three years of didactic and clinical coursework to earn a doctorate of physical therapy (DPT). PTs are also required to pass a national licensure exam.

At CFR, PTs provide a hands-on, one-on-one experience to diagnose and treat a variety of injuries and conditions for individuals of

Visit stmarysregional.com to learn more about our PT services.

Physicians are on the medical staff of St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the nondiscrimination notice, visit our website.

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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Teen SCENE

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baking so you don’t get too bored of waiting and give up. One thing I have never tried to make is bread! The closest I ever got was making chocolate chip pumpkin bread whenever I tried to make chocolate chip pumpkin cupcakes but they turned out to be more bread texture than cupcake. #epicfail.

chewy cookie is to CHILL YOUR DOUGH. I mean really chill it. Your dough can sit in the fridge for anywhere from 2 hours to 3 days. This aspect is so important because the cooler your dough is, the less it will spread. And the less it spreads, the chewier it will be.

Hey y'all and welcome back to "Teen Scene" in Enid Monthly!! This month is the start of a new year and idk about you guys but I’m pretty excited. I thought why not show my excitement and happiness by sharing with you all something that always makes me happy! This month's column will be about my favorite goods I like to bake, who/what inspired me to start, and my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe at the end! Let's go!

There are many different types of things you can bake and I’ve tried almost all of them. All the way from macarons to basic chocolate chip cookies! If I had to choose just one, I would say cookies are my favorite because they are really easy and don't take too much time. The hardest part about making cookies is not burning them since you can't see the bottom of them. And sometimes the tops don't look ready when they actually are. I’ve burnt my fair share of cookies so even if you do, just retry until you get it right. Macaroons are one of the hardest things I've ever tried to make. You have to mix as little as possible or it won’t bake right. Another challenge is getting your egg whites the perfect temperature, not too cold and not too warm.

The most time-consuming thing to bake is cakes! It has taken me up to 5 hours to make a cake. Every time I make cakes I just want to give up about halfway through. I recommend making the icing/frosting while the cake is cooling or

I started getting into baking about 3-4 years ago when I kept seeing recipes on my “For You” Page on TikTok. I started to look more into it and attempted multiple different recipes. My favorite baker is chelsweets. I get almost every single one of my recipes and still have never found one that I didn’t like. Her recipes are very easy to understand and work with. I would always see her making different things on Instagram and TikTok and it really made me want to start baking. When I was younger my mom would bake every now and then and I would help but she was a PERFECTIONIST and had to do everything done her way so I kind of picked that up from her and now no one likes baking with me. Don’t worry I’ve been working on being more fun in the kitchen!! Here is the recipe for my favorite chocolate chip cookies. I hope you try them out and of course I got it from chelsweets!!

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Ingredients:

• 2 and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 3/4 cup (1.5 sticks) unsalted butter, melted

• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, loosely packed

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1 large egg &1 egg yolk

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 cup chocolate chips or chocolate chunks

Now before I get into the process, I want to highlight the KEY aspects of baking a chewy cookie. The secret ingredient is a bit of cornstarch! It works wonders. Having your eggs at room temperature also is important, but the MOST important part of the process to ensure a

How To Make These Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies:

Start by getting the dry ingredients together. Put the flour, baking soda, cornstarch and salt in a large bowl, and set it aside. Next whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together until no brown sugar lumps remain. Then whisk in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. After that pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix them together with a rubber spatula. The dough may be soft, but that's fine because it still needs to be chilled. Next pour in the chocolate chunks or chips and chill the dough for 2-3 hours. After chilling the dough, take it out of the fridge and allow it to slightly soften at room temperature for 10 minutes. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees, while it's preheating grab either your pans, with parchment paper or nonstick spray, or a silicone baking mat to get ready for your cookies! Roll the dough into balls, using about 2 Tablespoons of dough then put about 12 balls of dough onto each cookie sheet. Let the cookies bake for 11-12 minutes (you may need to bake a little longer depending on your oven so after the 12 minutes check every minute to see if they’re ready.) Even if the cookies look a bit underdone, it’s ok! They will continue to cook on the cookie sheet, and firm up as they cool. Let them cool on the cookie sheet for 10 minutes before you move them to a wire rack to cool completely or if you’re like my dad, eat them right off the pan!

Thank you for reading this month's article. I hope you enjoyed it! I would love to hear about the cookie recipe if you try them out so email me at tweensceneenid@gmail.com I hope you have a wonderful start off the year! See you next month. BYE!

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January Events

JANUARY 1- 8

Monday-Thursday: 3-9 pm, Friday-Saturday: 3-11 pm, Sunday- 12-9 pm

Holidays on Ice in Downtown Enid 400 S. Independence

JANUARY 1- 3

The One Enid- World’s Tallest Fresh-Cut Christmas Tree (150 W. Park Ave)

JANUARY 4

6 pm

Live Music: Brock Niehus Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

9 pm Karaoke RED (302 E. Maple)

JANUARY 5

6 pm

Trivia! Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

9 pm

Karaoke (No Cover)

The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)

JANUARY 6

5 pm

Basketball: NOC-Enid vs. Nationwide Academy Mabee Center (2401 E. Maine)

7 pm

Live Music: Sean Thane Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

9 pm

Live Music: Robert Allen Band The Alibi Bar (224 W. Broadway)

JANUARY 7

11 am-3 pm

History Alive!

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.)

Re-enactment characters portray life at the time of the Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893

7 pm

Live Music: Jason Starkey Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

9 pm

Live Music: Justin Shanholtzer The Spot (417 N. Grand)

9 pm Karaoke (No Cover)

The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)

JANUARY 8 9 pm Karaoke RED (302 E. Maple)

JANUARY 9

5:30 pm Women’s, 7:30 pm Men’s

Basketball: NOC-Enid vs. Western Oklahoma State College Mabee Center (2401 E. Maine)

JANUARY 10

6 pm

Overdose Awareness Community Event NWOSU (2929 E. Randolph) Documentary Screening (‘Dead on Arrival’) and Panel Q&A

6 pm

Workout Class with Fly Fitness Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

6 pm Girls, 7:30 pm Boys

Basketball: Enid High vs. OKC Storm EHS Gymnasium (611 W. Wabash)

JANUARY 11

6 pm

Live Music: Carter Combs

Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

9 pm

Karaoke RED (302 E. Maple)

JANUARY 12

6 pm

Trivia! Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

7 pm

The Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma

Emmanuel Enid (2505 W. Garriott)

7:30 pm

Basketball: NOC-Enid vs. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Mabee Center (2401 E. Maine)

9 pm

Karaoke (No Cover)

The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)

8 pm

Live Comedy and Music: Cold Lack, Lack of Discipline, Jase Holtom Band

The Alibi Bar (224 W. Broadway)

JANUARY 14

8-10 am

MLK-Prayer Breakfast

Central Assembly of God Family Life Center (1202 Oxford Avenue)

1 pm

Basketball: NOC-Enid vs. Next Level Prep Mabee Center (2401 E. Maine)

JANUARY 13-14

Friday: 9 am-6 pm, Saturday: 9 am-5 pm

KNID Agrifest

Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue)

Northwest Oklahoma's largest farm show provides informative seminars and demonstrations as well as vendor booths, activities and more

JANUARY 13

6 pm Girls, 7:30 pm Boys

Basketball: Enid High vs. Putnam City North EHS Gymnasium (611 W. Wabash)

7 pm

Live Music: TBA Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

7 pm

Live Music: Jordan Holmes Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

9 pm

Lingerie & Pajama Party RED (302 E. Maple)

9 pm

Karaoke (No Cover)

The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)

JANUARY 15

6 pm

Ventriloquist Marc Rubben Stride Bank Center (301 S. Independence)

9 pm

Karaoke

RED (302 E. Maple)

JANUARY 18

6 pm

Live Music: Brock Niehus Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

9 pm

Karaoke RED (302 E. Maple)

JANUARY 19-21

Basketball: Skeltur Conference Tournament Stride Bank Center (302 S. Grand)

The 98th annual Skeltur Tournament tips off at the Stride Bank Center

Basketball: Cherokee Strip Conference Tournament

Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue)

JANUARY 19

5:30 pm Women’s, 7:30 pm Men’s Basketball: NOC-Enid vs. Seminole State College Mabee Center (2401 E. Maine)

6 pm

Trivia!

Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

9 pm

Karaoke (No Cover)

The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)

JANUARY 20

7 pm

Live Music: Dually Noted

Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

JANUARY 21-22

Saturday: 1 pm & 3 pm, Sunday: 1 pm

Gaslight Teens presents Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Gaslight Theatre (221 N. Independence)

JANUARY 21

9 am

Midsouth Winter Classic Powerlifting Competition

Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue Ave)

1:30 pm

MLK Commemorative March & Celebration Stride Bank Center (301 S. Independence)

11 am-3 pm

History Alive!

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.)

Re-enactment characters portray life at the time of the Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893

7 pm

Live Music: Brady Nichols Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

7 pm

Live Music: The Peachtrees Elk’s Lodge (700 W. Oxford)

9 pm

Live Music: Jack Waters & the Unemployed

The Alibi Bar (224 W. Broadway)

9 pm

Karaoke (No Cover)

The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)

JANUARY 22

9 pm

Karaoke RED (302 E. Maple)

JANUARY 25

6 pm

Live Music: TBA Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence

9 pm Karaoke RED (302 E. Maple)

JANUARY 26

5:30 pm Women’s, 7:30 pm Men’s Basketball: NOC-Enid vs. Connors State College

Mabee Center (2401 E. Maine)

6 pm

Tipsy Artist: Highland Cow Painting Class Stride Bank Center (301 S. Independence)

Tickets available: www.tipsyartist.com

6 pm

Trivia! Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

9 pm

Karaoke (No Cover)

The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)

JANUARY 27

7-9 pm

Museum After Dark: Village Sounds

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.)

7 pm

Live Music: TBA Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

JANUARY 28

10 am-5 pm

“Imprinting the West: Manifest Destiny” Exhibit opens

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (507 S. 4th St.)

9 pm

Emo Night RED (302 E. Maple)

9 pm

Karaoke (No Cover)

The Lounge @ Ramada (21+) (3005 W. Garriott)

JANUARY 28-29

Saturday: 1 pm & 3 pm, Sunday: 1 pm Gaslight Teens present Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Gaslight Theatre (221 N. Independence)

JANUARY 28-30

Friday: 7 pm, Saturday: 9 am, Sunday: 9 am NWOSPC- Show Pig Circuit

Chisholm Trail Expo Center (111 W. Purdue) The NWOSPC is a series of member-only junior pig shows in Northwest Oklahoma

JANUARY 28

7 pm

Live Music: TBA Enid Brewing Co. (126 S. Independence)

JANUARY 29

9 pm Karaoke RED (302 E. Maple)

OBA Commitment

October 2022 marked the tenth year for former teacher, Marsha Scott, to serve on the Oklahoma Bible Academy School Board. Her character, integrity, and service to this school is unparalleled, both as a valued board member and beloved teacher of subjects such as English I, AP English Literature, Psychology, Film, and more.

Marsha Scott grew up in Winfield, KS where she attended public school. While attending Oklahoma State University she met her husband and studied Speech Pathology. After graduating, she worked as a Speech Pathologist in the public-school system for three years, before starting their family. After her children left for college, Scott went back to OSU to get her Master’s in English Literature. Before joining the faculty and staff at OBA, Scott served on the Enid Board of Education for a time. It was the parent of a student at OBA, Ann Abernathy, that she attributes for her eventually coming to work at OBA. “Never in a million years did I think I would teach at OBA, but a friend said I might like it, so I gave it a shot! I am so glad I did, I absolutely loved teaching, the kids were and are terrific,” Scott recalled.

New to the world of Christian education, Scott learned along with the students the importance of it. “The unique thing about Christian education is that it allowed me as a teacher to implement biblical truths and values into what is being taught,” Scott said. “You find biblical principles in all of literature! I am so adamant to being able to teach books that teach students to develop critical thinking skills. I believe the reason

As Jenelle Crismas, Dean of Academics at OBA, recollected, “Mrs. Scott always demanded excellence from her students and they would meet whatever standard she set because they love and respected her so much. As an administrator I always felt support from her on the board. She so strongly desires for the standard of excellence of OBA to continue.”

In reflection at her time at OBA and on the School Board, Scott said, “I love God, literature, and the kids which funnels into a life-long love and loyalty for OBA.” Mrs. Scott, the OBA community thanks you for your service and

commitment to God and this school!

we have classical literature is to be able to look at themes being addressed in hundred-year-old books that are still being experienced by students today.”

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Pacer Pride PLAINS

It’s hard to miss Enid High School's 215-pound wrestler, Carlos Alvarado, and not just because of his size, but because of his trademark Cowboy hat and outgoing personality. “Carlos has always been outgoing, and sociable, but also very determined and coachable,” said his mom Dana Alvarado. “He didn’t even start wrestling until 7th grade when he called me and said “Mom, they put me in yearbook and I don’t want to do it, so I got on the wrestling bus!” And as they say, the rest is history.

Alvarado went on to win “kid’s state” as an eighth grader and the rest, as they say, is history. “Winning state as an 8th grader really encouraged him and he really fell in love with wrestling,” Dana said. “Once he figured out he couldn’t pin everyone and needed to actually try and score some points, it started clicking, and he started getting a lot better and got really excited about the sport.” Since then Carlos has finished as high as 3rd place at the 6A state high school tournament, and has won freestyle and Greco roman state championships during the offseason.

Enid High Wrestling Coach Trent Holland is proud of Carlos’ and his achievements. “Carlos is a tough kid, and works really hard, he wrestles with aggression and confidence” he said, “Wrestling freestyle in the summer has really helped him develop and being on Team

Oklahoma has helped him improve his skills. Being around other really good kids and having some other coaches has been good for him. His technique has gotten better over the last few years, his top work and counter offense has improved. I know he wants to win state this year, so he’s going to have to really wrestle, work hard on technique and counter offense to do it.”

Carlos qualified for the State tournament as a freshman, missed state as a sophomore, and took 3rd at state last year. Last month, Carlos won the Mid-America Nationals wrestling tournament here in Enid with 5 straight pins and then a real barn burner in the finals, winning 6-5. “Carlos winning Mid America is really good for our team. It shows the other kids what can be accomplished, and brings every one’s level up. Being the first Enid wrestler to win also brings good publicity for our sport here in town,” said Coach Holland.

As for Carlos, he says that wrestling is his passion. “I’d like to wrestle as long as I can, and hopefully go to college and even afterwards make it a career for as long as I can. One of my biggest regrets is not starting earlier, but I am working really hard now. After I qualified for state as a freshman, I got spanked in the first round. I was stunned, but I knew I’d have to come back and work harder. The next year I wrestled up at 220 and was giving up a lot of weight and got tossed around at regionals and didn’t make the state tournament which sucked, I’m not going to lie. I had surgery, then went back to the drawing board after rehab and did a lot better my junior year. After losing early at state, to the same guy that knocked me out a couple years before, I wrestled back through the backside and beat him for 3rd place. While winning was always my goal, being able to battle back and get my re-

venge was really cool. This year, they changed the weights, so I am planning to stay up at 215 and try and use my Greco experience to stay in matches,” Carlos said. After winning the Mid America Nationals (MAN) tournament, he has his sites set on another championship –a state championship. “I really liked winning MAN,” Carlos said, “I’ve only been in the wres-

tling room for a few weeks, so am still getting back in wrestling shape from football (where he is the EHS career record holder for tackles-Editor), so 6 matches in two days is a lot. It’s our home tournament and I especially wanted for our youth program to see what is possible. I hope I can be a kid they look up to and see that they can work hard and success will come. There were days I wasn’t sure I wanted to keep on, because wrestling is HARD, but maybe a kid will see another Enid kid winning and stick with it.”

Finally Alvarado wanted to say this about Coach Holland and the Enid High Wrestling program, “Coach Holland is one of the greatest people I know and I really respect and look up to him. He pushes us to get better every day, and the team and I really need it.”

Athletic Office (580)366-8350

Billy Tipps – Athletic Director (972)953-6245

Athletic Office (580)366-8350

Billy Tipps – Athletic Director (972)953-6245

Revised: 10/5/22

Revised: 10/5/22

BYDALE N MCVAY

THE LAW OF THE Land

The Bald Eagle, America’s Symbol

As I have mentioned previously, my folks live outside of Branson on Table Rock Lake. The last few years they’ve had a Bald Eagle nest in a large tree quite close to their house. On many occasions at the lake, we’ve been able to sit and watch these majestic creatures circle high in the sky. Politics aside, this symbol of freedom is almost magical to observe.

The Bald Eagle has been the national emblem of the United States since the 1700s. Once endangered the Bald Eagle Restoration Program has brought these beautiful birds back to relatively high numbers. According to the North American Breeding Bird Survey, Eagles now have reached about 200,000.

Bald Eagles are generally found in timber around large bodies of water. Fish are the primary food source, but they are known to generally dine on whatever meat is available. On more than one occasion, I’ve witnessed these giant birds swoop down and snatch up dead or dying fish out of a body of water.

Eagle nests generally range between four and seven feet in diameter and three to four feet tall. Once built, it’s common to see the birds return to the same nest year after year. A typical “clutch” size is between 1-3 eggs with a nesting period anywhere between 50 and 100 days.

Until I saw it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have believed an Eagle able to swim, but indeed they can. Using their wings like paddles, they can glide upon the top of the surface of the water until they reach their destination. With wingspans up to seven feet, their wings work quite well displacing water like the paddles of a canoe.

Finally, Bald Eagles mate for life. As an attorney who handles divorce cases, perhaps married couples could learn a thing or two from one of America’s most beautiful creatures. Until next time folks. . .

REAL ESTATE REAL ROCKSTARS ROCKSTARS

P r o u d l y s po nsore d b y

Sondra Hernandez, Broker/Owner

Cobblestone Realty Partners

402-G S. Oakwood Enid, OK 73703

(580) 297-9901 (O) / (580) 402-0424 (C)

Email: sjhernandez08@gmail.com www.cobblestonerealtypartners.com

Torrie Vann, Realtor

Coldwell Banker Realty III

101 N. Van Buren Enid, OK 73703

(580) 233-8833 (O) / (580) 747-6079 (C) Email: tvann@cbrenid.com www.sellingenid.com

Liz Price, Realtor

Century 21 Homes Plus 715 W Maine Enid, OK 73701

(580) 233-3500 (O) / (580) 541-4938 (C) Email: rlty3@aol.com www.enidokrealtorLiz.com

Starr Prince, Broker Associate

McGraw Realtors

1220 W. Willow, Ste. A Enid, OK 73703

(580) 297-5250 (O) / (580) 541-8008 (C)

Email: ishinerealestate@gmail.com www.ishinerealestate.com

Tara Dalton, Realtor

Coldwell Banker Realty III

101 N. Van Buren St. Enid, OK 73703

(580) 233-8833 (O) / (580) 484-1427 (C) Email: tdalton@cbrenid.com www.enidsbest.com

Tanner Fore, Realtor

Cobblestone Realty Partners

402G S. Oakwood Rd

(580) 297-9901 (O)/ (580) 478-5446 (C) Email: tannerfore@gmail.com www.cobblestonerealtypartners.com

RE al Life

BYMOLLY NICHOLAS Out with the Old, in with the New

Happy Cooking

BYMONIC A RORICK Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl

Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl

Ingredients

TERIYAKI SAUCE

•

½ cup low-sodium soy sauce

• ⅓ cup water

•

•

3 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

• 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

•

2 tablespoons warm water

CHICKEN

• 1 lb ground chicken

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed

My husband really loves a good Chinese buffet, so this meal was sought out to help fulfill that need for him. While we enjoy eating out, a buffet is not my favorite - I tend to go to the hibachi - and I could tell by the Hubs suggestions that he was craving a good ole Chinese dish. And this was WAY better than a buffet dish or take-out! It is an easy and quick dish to get on the table when your evenings are full of events and family.

I really loved this dish! It looks more complicated than it actually is. The sauce is super easy to make and very flavorful. To adjust the recipe to account for my husband's diabetes, I substituted Swerve granulated sugar for the granulated sugar and Swerve brown sugar for the brown sugar. I like using Swerve in my cooking and baking because it does not tend to have the aftertaste most other sugar substitutes have.

The Hubs is not a big broccoli fan, so I substituted peas for the broccoli. I also sautéed about 1/4 cup of chopped red onion to add. These two additions, with the carrots, gave a flavor that reminded me of fried rice. When cooking the ground chicken, I added about a tablespoon of lowsodium soy sauce with the spices.

Before adding the sauce, I added the veggies and let that all cook for a couple of minutes. Then I added the sauce and let it simmer for 10 minutes. This dish was a HUGE hit with the Hubs and I will definitely be making it again!!

Let me know if you try it! Happy cooking!!

• 1 ½ cups finely chopped broccoli

• ¾ cup thinly sliced carrots

• cooked rice for serving

• chopped green onions, sesame seeds

Directions

• Combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, granulated sugar, rice vinegar, garlic and ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir with a whisk until sugar is dissolved.

• Once sugar is dissolved, mix the cornstarch and water together and pour that in. Stir and let it come to a low boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and let simmer while you cook the meat.

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat add ground chicken, onion powder and garlic. Cook and crumble until the meat is no longer pink.

• Add grated carrots and chopped broccoli and stir well. Pour the thickened teriyaki sauce into the veggies and meat, stir and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes. You may have to turn the heat to low if it's boiling or getting too hot.

• Serve over cooked rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

*recipe adapted from togetherasfamily.com